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25th February 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke

Organised crime group involved in conspiracy to launder money and possession of firearms jailed for 45 years

An organised crime group from Manchester has been jailed for a total of 45 years for conspiracy to launder money, supply drugs, and conspiracy to...

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23rd February 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury

Withington residents worry as Manchester libraries ‘abolish fines’ on late books

Starting on 1 April, Manchester's libraries will no longer issue fines for overdue books in an attempt to make reading more accessible

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23rd February 2022 | By George Walden

Work begins on new £1.5m cycle hub in Wythenshawe Park

Work has begun on a new £1.5m cycling hub in Wythenshawe Park designed to help residents learn to cycle and get fit. The project follows a...

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23rd February 2022 | By Ben Pledger

Open University staff protest over ‘devastating’ 35% cut on guaranteed retirement income

University lecturers says cuts to their pension scheme would see a 35% cut to a guaranteed retirement income. Protests against the decision by Universities UK also include...

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23rd February 2022 | By David Smith

Didsbury Civic Society raises funds for new garden of contemplation at village war memorial

Didsbury Civic Society is raising funds for a new garden of contemplation to be built at the village war memorial.  The war memorial was unveiled just...

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23rd February 2022 | By Olivia Weeks

More than 1,500 ‘ghost flights’ left Mancester airport during covid-19 pandemic

More than 1,500 ‘ghost flights’ took off from Manchester Airport during the pandemic, figures reveal. Airlines have operated more than 14,000 so-called ghost flights from...

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23rd February 2022 | By Alimat Akanni

Police reopen murder investigation of man who died as a result of assault more than 10 years ago

The family of man who died as a result of an assault more than 10 years ago are urging people to come forward with information after...

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23rd February 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea

Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko among Ukrainian sporting icons vowing Ukraine ‘will not give up’ as Russia invades

Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko took to social media to voice support for his home nation of Ukraine following a Russian invasion. Zinchenko, who captained his country at...

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23rd February 2022 | By Keiron Watkin

One dead and another injured following collision on Stockport Road

A 71-year-old woman died following a collision on Stockport Road. A black BMW was spotted by a police patrol at around 12.20am on Sunday, driving...

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23rd February 2022 | By Toni Clarke

Crumpsall charity sets £20,000 fundraising target to aid food bank in Pakistan during Ramadan

Founders of charity Rainbow Surprise are planning to fly to Pakistan to provide a space for locals starting their fast in the final 10 days of...

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23rd February 2022 | By Emma Mohammad

Complaints about selfish car parking in Ardwick blocking path of patients wanting to get to Manchester Royal Infirmary

Motorists who park on the pavement of Ardwick’s Plymouth Grove are blocking the path for patients trying to get to Manchester Royal Infirmary. Complaints arose when Dr Julia Kasmire...

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22nd February 2022 | By David Smith

Didsbury residents forced to evacuate as the UK recovers from third storm in a week

Homes were evacuated in Didsbury over the weekend as the third storm in a single week hit the UK. Environment agency pumps ready to go...

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21st February 2022 | By David Smith

Postmaster nearly lost everything in largest miscarriage of justice in British legal history

A former sub-postmaster has spoken about being a victim of the largest miscarriage of justice in British legal history.  At the official launch of the...

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21st February 2022 | By [email protected]

Openshaw charity raising funds for cycle track in memory of ‘special little boy’

A Manchester charity is raising £200,000 to build a cycle track in Openshaw in memory of a four-year-old boy who died in 2017. Step Up...

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21st February 2022 | By Olivia Weeks

Severe flood warnings removed for Greater Manchester as Storm Franklin passes

Severe flood and ‘danger to life’ warnings were issued for parts of south Manchester last night as Storm Franklin passed through, putting hundreds of homes...

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21st February 2022 | By George Walden

Huge fire in Wythenshawe industrial estate after reports of ‘massive explosion’

Residents near Roundthorn industrial estate were told to stay inside after a huge fire sent large plumes of smoke into the skies. Smoke was said...

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20th February 2022 | By Alimat Akanni

School in the North Manchester area aims to be 20 years ahead of the nation by becoming carbon neutral by 2030

A school in the Higher Blackley has announced am action plan with the intention of becoming carbon neutral by 2030, 20 years ahead of the rest of...

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19th February 2022 | By George Walden

Teenage girl arrested after ‘release of a gas from an aerosol can’ at Wythenshawe school

A 13-year old girl was arrested and two pupils taken to hospital following a “gas release from an aerosol can” at St Paul’s RC High School...

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18th February 2022 | By [email protected]

Manchester United legend Duncan Edwards’ belongings to be sold at auction

Items belonging to Manchester United star Duncan Edwards, who was killed in the Munich Air Disaster, are to be auctioned by the family of his...

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17th February 2022 | By Hannah Wintle

Eccles carers who mocked elderly woman with dementia back at work for care company

An elderly woman’s carers have been allowed to return to work after an online video showed them mocking the way she spoke. The footage, which...